Theory on Mallory and Irvine

That is entirely possible. Insane, but possible.

No matter what, they remain my heros for what they may have done at so early a date with such crappy equipment. Puts us to shame 90 years later, doesn't it?

erik wellborn wrote: I would love to believe they summited, but I suspect they did not. None the less those guys had guts! To climb at 8000 meters with a wool sports jacket.... I still whine about the cold ice climbing with all my hi-tec g

Just a question but could they not just check Mallory's body for signs of frostbite?  I mean I know he is frozen but the climbers today often get frostbite while sumiting so it would at and to reason if he did with the equipment of the time his fingers would show that would they Not?  It would not be definitive of course but would make it clearer?

Scott Sutton wrote:
Just a question but could they not just check Mallory's body for signs of frostbite?  I mean I know he is frozen but the climbers today often get frostbite while sumiting so it would at and to reason if he did with the equipment of the time his fingers would show that would they Not?  It would not be definitive of course but would make it clearer?

Way to revive an eight- year old thread. That may be a record. Welcome to Mountain Project.

FrankPS wrote:

Way to revive an eight- year old thread. That may be a record. Welcome to Mountain Project.

He obviously observed us and learned our ways before committing to an account. Bravo on a classic debut to the community, Scott.